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Which statement accurately describes the energy measurement of foods? Question 12 options: a) In general, the fuel value of protein foods will exceed their energy value as measured by bomb calorimetry. b) Bomb calorimetry typically overstates the physiological fuel value. c) The amount of carbon dioxide consumed gives an indirect measure of energy released. d) Bomb calorimetry provides precise amounts of energy a person derives from the foods consumed.. e) A bomb calorimeter measures the amount of oxygen released when a food is oxidized.

Question

Which statement accurately describes the energy measurement of foods? Question 12 options:

a)

In general, the fuel value of protein foods will exceed their energy value as measured by bomb calorimetry.

b)

Bomb calorimetry typically overstates the physiological fuel value.

c)

The amount of carbon dioxide consumed gives an indirect measure of energy released.

d)

Bomb calorimetry provides precise amounts of energy a person derives from the foods consumed..

e)

A bomb calorimeter measures the amount of oxygen released when a food is oxidized.

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Solution

The correct answer is:

b) Bomb calorimetry typically overstates the physiological fuel value.

Explanation:

Bomb calorimetry is a method used to measure the heat of combustion of a particular reaction. When it comes to food, it measures the total amount of energy that food contains, including the energy that humans cannot digest. Therefore, it typically overstates the physiological fuel value, which is the amount of energy that humans can actually obtain from the food.

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